The nursing instructor is explaining the best way to assess whether active immunity has developed from the administration of the hepatitis B series. What would the instructor cite as the best assessment method?
A) Serum antibody levels
B) Liver not palpable
C) Aspartate aminotransferase within normal limits
D) Absence of symptoms of hepatitis B infection
A
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In many cases, antibody titers (i.e., levels of the antibody in the serum) can be used to evaluate a patient's response to an immunization and to determine the need for a booster dose.
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